Arctotis
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Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of flowering plants: Arctotis is a genus of herbaceous plants and subshrubs in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as African daisies.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The garden featured a vibrant border of arctotis.
- She is studying the drought-resistant properties of arctotis.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical classification: The term is used in scientific contexts to refer to the genus collectively.
- The genus Arctotis is native to southern Africa.
Variants and Related Words
- Arctotis stoechadifolia (n): A common species within the genus, also known as the blue-eyed African daisy.
- African daisy (n): The common name for plants in the genus and related genera.
Synonyms
- African daisy: The common name for these plants.
- Gousblom: A common name used in South Africa for some species.
Noun
- herbs and subshrubs: African daisy